This course provides an overview of the use of information technology in the healthcare industry. Students are introduced to information systems currently used to manage and operate health care organizations, the applications designed to support consumer use, and the life cycle of an information system. The impact of information systems on an organization's overall financial and strategic planning, daily operations and quality improvement processes will be emphasized as will associated legal, ethical and security issues.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: HSM 110.
Outcomes: 1) Differentiate the major types, purposes and attributes of health information systems; 2) Assess health information needs of an organization; 3) Explain business value of health information systems; 4) Discuss how health information systems are used to manage organizational cost, quality and access; 5) Assess risk of privacy and security violations in health information systems; 6) Explain the life cycle of an information system and its management; and 7) Identify emerging trends in health information systems.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: HSM 110.
Outcomes: 1) Differentiate the major types, purposes and attributes of health information systems; 2) Assess health information needs of an organization; 3) Explain business value of health information systems; 4) Discuss how health information systems are used to manage organizational cost, quality and access; 5) Assess risk of privacy and security violations in health information systems; 6) Explain the life cycle of an information system and its management; and 7) Identify emerging trends in health information systems.